The kids were home for the weekend, and I thought we were making the most of our time together. We shared meals, went about our days, and settled into familiar routines. But as they packed up to leave, I realized something important had been missing all along. Sometimes the busiest part of life isn't what steals our attention—it's the habits we don't even notice
Certain flowers have the power to instantly transport us back to childhood gardens, loved ones, and special moments in life. In this heartfelt story from our Cape May flower farm, we reflect on how flowers create memories that stay with us for generations and why visiting a local flower farm is an experience everyone should have.
A winter holiday story from our Cape May flower farm about keeping things simple, feeding hungry men, and what the quiet season looks like for a local florist planning for spring.
I grew up without grandparents, and so did my kids—which sometimes feels like missing an entire chapter of family life. No built-in storytellers, no old-school remedies, no “grandma knows best” moments. In this post, I’m sharing how growing up without grandparents shaped us, what research says kids gain from grandparent relationships, and the surprising places we now find that lost wisdom.
